1 . 假定你是李华，你因故不能参加下周二的音乐会，想把票转赠给你的留学生朋友John。请你给他写一封邮件告知相关情况，内容包括：
1.你不能参加音乐会的理由；
2.音乐会的基本情况；
3.如何获取门票。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hi John,
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Li Hua

2 . Barcelona’s opera house has celebrated its reopening to the public since the coronavirus pandemic (新冠疫情) put the world into a huge horror, but the opening night had an unusual audience. For its first concert, the theater refused the usual crowd of people and instead packed the house with plants. Yes, that’s correct. All 2,292 seats at the Gran Teatre del Liceu were occupied by green plants.

These lucky ficus trees, palms, and Swiss cheese plants-which were brought in by local nurseries (苗圃)-got the pleasure of hearing Puccini’s Crisantemi performed by the UceLi Quartet string musical group. Though the guest list was strictly limited to plants, humans still enjoyed the event as the concert was broadcast live on the theater’s website.

The idea was put forward by the artist Eugenio Ampudia. He hoped that his idea and the work would inspire people to think more deeply about their relationship with nature and the idea of sustainability. “We are at the end of an era and that means that we have to change certain patterns,” he shared.“The world we live in now is not the same as that of 90 days ago, and this means we have to reflect on everything that we do.”

As plants can respond to different vibrations (震动) caused by music,they certainly weren't a passive audience-even if they weren’t able to give applause. When the concert was over, each plant was given to a different front-line health care worker who helped guide the country through its battle with the coronavirus.

The moving concert is a continuation of the Liceu’s task to create a dialogue between music and the visual arts. Pictures and a video of the performance taken by Ampudia will become part of “la Caixa” Collection of Contemporary Art.

1. What was the special part of the concert?

A．It had only 2,292 seats.

B．It made the world fall into horror.

C．It gave plants an opportunity to enjoy music.

D．It welcomed the audience with plants to come.

2. Why did Eugenio Ampudia come up with the idea?

A．The theater was decorated with so many green plants.

B．People must stay at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.

C．Artist Eugenio Ampudia wanted to change the way he grew the plants.

D．It could encourage people to seriously consider their relationship with nature.

3. Which statement may Eugenio Ampudia agree with?

A．The plants should have the equal rights.

B．The health care workers are more important.

C．We don’t do very well in dealing with nature.

D．Plants contribute to defeating the coronavirus.

4. In which part of a magazine can this article be read?

A．Teen’s Life.

B．Daily Hero.

C．Animals and Plants.

D．Art Around the World.

3 . How similar are language and music?

Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world.     1     Both language and music play a huge role in our culture and here are some of their similarities.

Both language and music have a writing system.

In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection of letters. Similarly, we use notes (音符) to keep a record of music. Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music.     2     By writing pieces of text or music, we are able to share experiences through time. We can read the ideas or hear the composition (作品) of someone who lived hundreds of years ago.

    3    

You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language he uses. In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation.

Both share emotion.

    4     Of course you may be able to see it in my face, but you will know for sure through my words. Similarly, music can sound angry, sad or happy. Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling, and allows us to share that emotion. When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happiness.     5     I think we have all used music to express or process our emotions, often combining it with language in the form of song lyrics (歌词).

A．Both are expressive.

B．Both vary with culture.

C．How do you know that I am angry?

D．We use language to express our thoughts.

E．Similarly, music is part of many people’s lives.

F．So just as you read English, you can read music.

G．In contrast, you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down.

4 . Laurie Horam never thought of himself as musical. At home, his dad never listened to music, while one of his boarding school teachers labelled him tone deaf. But last month he started to play the harmonica (口琴) on the streets of Bradford. People clapped, danced and threw coins into his case for the local food bank. Horam caught himself thinking. “How, at the age of 79, do I come to be playing music to people onthe streets?”

The question preoccupied him, because, some years ago at a family gathering, Gavin, his eldest son, said: “You know what, Dad? It can’t be coincidental. We must have got our musical abilities from you.” Horam has three sons and they cover a range of instruments. He was surprised. “There can’t be music in me, because I can’t play!” He said.

Eight years ago, Horam, a retired civil servant, was on his way back from a trip with his family. Gavin stopped at a music shop. He walked out and said: “Here you are. I bought this for you, Dad. It’s a harmonica. I’ll try to show you how to play a bit.”

They went to a session at their local pub. Gavin played the guitar and Horam sat in the comer with his harmonica, trying to make a sound that no one would hear. After six months, he was invited into the group. He discovered a talent for improvisation (即兴表演), rеѕроndіng tо а nоtе wіthіn а mіllіѕесоnd wіthоut bаttіng аn еуеlіd. “І dоn’t play by ear. I play by heart.” Actually, Horam says, “My harmonica plays me—how I feel, what I am, what I’ve been.”

Music has enriched life with friendship and made Horam feel “part of something much bigger” than himself. “At a time when the circle of life might be shrinking, mine is expanding,” he says. “Maybe we never know completely who we are or what we can do.”

1. Why did Horam play the harmonica on the streets of Bradford?

A．To recall the good old days.	B．To beg food from passers-by.
C．To live his childhood dream.	D．To collect money for charity.

2. What is Gavin’s attitude to his father’s musical ability?

A．Favourable.	B．Disapproving.
C．Doubtful.	D．Unclear.

3. What does playing the harmonica allow Horam to do?

A．Enjoy the quiet.	B．Listen to his heart.
C．Express himself.	D．Sharpen his hearing.

4. What does music bring to Horam?

A．A better soul.	B．A comfortable life.
C．A broader circle of life.	D．A new perception of family.

6 . Throughout history, music spread through common experiences among people of different cultures. In today’s technologically advanced society, however, people spread music online, sometimes without an artist’s permission. This can lead to many problems, and music companies are now cracking down on this practice. Sharing music online without permission is theft.

Sharing music online prevents recording companies from making money from their efforts. They say that online file sharing has resulted in a huge drop in profits and sales over the past 10 years. People who find music for free online are not charged for CDs or every MP3 download. To truly understand the impact of music piracy on creators, one must understand how many people are involved in the recording process. For the sale of each album, profits must be shared between all parties: musicians, sound engineers, music producers, managers, advertisers, and the company selling the product. Many people believe sharing music only affects the recording artist, but the reality is that sharing hurts business for all companies involved. Therefore, the sharing of music files is just as damaging as stealing a CD from Target.

There are many people who don’t see the harm in sharing music files online and even think they have the right to do it. One online blogger states that he originally paid for an entire CD and that he “should be able to do with the material whatever he wants”. While he may have legally paid for the music, he does not have the right to provide it to the world at no cost. Most music is copyrighted. No one can legally hand out free copies without permission, which means people like the blogger are thieves.

Although we do not spread today’s music the same way we did historically, there’s no doubt that people around the world love to share music. However, Internet piracy could prevent musicians from wanting to continue producing albums for fear of theft. Therefore, if people want to continue listening to their favorite artists, they need to buy their music so that artists will make enough profit to continue their music careers.

1. How is the text organized?

A．Topic—Argument—Explanation

B．Opinion—Discussion—Description

C．Main idea—Comparison—Supporting statements

D．Introduction—Supporting statements—Conclusion

2. What does the underlined phrase “cracking down on” in Paragraph 1 mean?

A．Bringing up carefully.

B．Speaking highly of.

C．Dealing seriously with.

D．Destroying completely.

3. We can learn from the text that                      .

A．artists are taking action to protect their rights

B．sharing music files online affects a lot of people.

C．online music sharing increases sales of music CDs.

D．a person who has bought a CD has the right to share it online.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Music Piracy is Theft

B．Is Sharing Music Right?

C．What is Music Piracy?

D．Music Piracy is Good for Music Lovers

8 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

The spread of the new coronavirus has completely changed     1     (people) daily routines around the world. As Americans     2     (urge) to stay at home and avoid public gatherings, many are trying their best to find a "new normal" during this time. Beder is hoping to use her musical skills     3     (make) this new way of life a little more     4     (enjoy). She begins to play at her home’s front porch（走廊）at     5     (exact) 4 o'clock each afternoon. Neighbors soon surround Beder’s home. They stay at least two meters     6     each other. Even people passing by in cars roll down their windows and slow down for a short time. Lara ,     7     writer and neighbor, came with her two daughters. Her younger daughter, Delphine, even     8     (bring) her whistle to play along with Beder for one song.

Beder hopes her live music offers her neighbors and other listeners something     9     they may be missing in the age of social distancing . It bridges the space and psychological damage that we’re all experiencing from     10     (cut) off from each other.

9 . Art and culture is lived and breathed in every corner of Canada. Due to a racial and immigrant(移民的) population, the variety and richness of art and sports is very evident.

Since World War Ⅱ, Canada has produced an impressive amount of writing. From novels to poetry, the selection is wide. Native writers are also becoming better known across Canada in recent years.

Musicians are reaching a higher level of recognition in the world music scene. Everything from country to pop, classical to heavy rock can be found across Canada and across the globe performed by Canadian artists.

The National Film Board, a film crew in Canada, is the most famous producer of movies in Canada. However, many Hollywood studios are turning to Canada as an alternative(供替代的选择) to the more expensive US. Many well-known actors, directors, screen writers and movies come from Canada and often scoop awards for their work.

French art was the first to appear in Canada along the St Lawrence in and around Quebec. Since then the volume of art and artists has increased. Canadian photography as well as painting by Canadians is not well-known outside of Canada but recognition is increasing.

Sport is a major part of today’s society in Canada. Hockey is the most popular sport with more participants taking part in curling(冰壶). American-style football and baseball are also very popular and all of these sports are played across Canada.

1. Canada has many forms of art and culture because it has ___________.

A．a long history	B．a large area
C．a large population	D．a variety of immigrants

2. What does the underlined word ＂scoop＂ mean in the passage?

A．Expect.	B．Set up.
C．Harvest.	D．Ignore.

3. Which group of Canadian artists is well-known all over the world today?

A．Native writers and screen writers.	B．Photographers and actors.
C．Painters and writers.	D．Musicians, actors and directors.

4. What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Brief Introduction to Canada

B．Canadian Arts, Culture and Sports

C．Canadian Artists

D．Canadian Arts and Culture Are World Famous